Time...it's an interesting thing. I personally sometimes wonder how I have the time to blog myself and read all of your amazing blogs....thus the reason I'm delayed in writing & reading so often.
This past week I didn't have access to the internet world. As I took a break from this technology I realized how much of a hold it on my life and how much of a priority it had become to me. Low and behold I realized my house was cleaner, I had time to read the Word, I had time to spend with my boys...I had more time....
What things in my life have so much control over me that it interferes with what's most important? As I backed away from this internet world I realized that it's a wonderful thing, but it had been taking too much of me....too much of me away from what's so much more important. So, as much as I love reading your blogs and sharing our lives together I am taking this chance to really be careful as to when I open this world and take away from my own world.....
I love writing, so you're not getting rid of me that easy, but I challenge you all to see what happens when you take a week break....
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I know I spend too much time on the computer - I may have to try a break too!
Good for you. I know I have felt this way several times. When we were on vacation (after a few days), I realized how much I didn't miss blogging and how much I cherished the time spent with family doing otherwise. I vowed to come home and spend less time at the computer. Yet, here I am again addicted to the keyboard. It's definitely fun, when used in moderation. Glad you had a great time away. I'll have to take another break soon.
Glad you are back and learned this lesson. It's one we can all use as well.
I think finding the right balance is indeed hard. I had to step back and take a good long look at my blogging time a few months ago, and feel like I've finally found a balance that works.
It's awesome that you had so much time to spend with your family and in God's word!
Thank you for challenging us with this post, Earen!
I totally agree. I can spend the time on here since I don't have any real life friends. :)
There are seasons of life and you have chosen to do what's best.
I sometimes feel like the computer has me in bondage. I do need to step back and re-evaluate (again). Seems like a never-ending process.
Moderation is the key!
It IS hard to find a balance between blogging and the real world. I think my best time to blog is early in the morning before everyone is up and at it or late at night when they are asleep. I do notice that more things get done when I stay away from the computer though. Next week, we will be out of town and I will have a whole computer-less week. You are a smart woman to see your need for time away from the computer. I fear that there are many people who are addicted and need help---who would have ever thought computer addiction would be a problem for the common person? Anyway, I pray that you find time to blog and read blogs while keeping your family time precious. I pray that we all will do that.
Um excuse me?? Take a break?? I don't think I can!! :)
Seriously though....you are a good woman! As with anything we do....keep it in balance and moderation or you'll be a mess!!
Maybe we can all say "ok, its Monday...no blogging. no computers." Then you won't feel like you're missing something!
Hugs and blessings~
Fran
Thanks, for the challenge. I've been thinking about this myself, after a comment my husband made last week - nothing major, just something he said off-the-cuff that got me to thinking. It definitely can be addictive in a bad way, but I also love how much I'm challenged in my thinking when I read other posts. All that to say, I have not yet found my balance, but I'm working on it. :)
I have been doing this myself. I seem to have an ebb and flow with blogging. Each time I come out of an ebb I feel like I am at a healthier place with it. It is a blessing, but in moderation!
ok, I'm with Fran on this one...if we all agree to take a week off, then we will not miss anything, right?!
haha!! Anyway, i completely agree it is all about balance!! It takes 21 days to break a habit, if we take 21 days off, we will never miss it, right? Yeah right!
great post!!
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I'm proud of you taking time away from the computer! You are an inspiration girl!
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